身みを引ひく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

resign; step down; withdraw

Used when someone voluntarily leaves a position, role, or relationship, often to take responsibility or avoid conflict. Can also refer to physically stepping back or pulling away.

• 彼かれは責せき任にんを取とって社しゃ長ちょうの座ざから身みを引ひいた。

  He resigned from the position of company president to take responsibility.

• 争あらそいを避さけるために、彼かの女じょは身みを引ひくことにした。

  She decided to step aside to avoid conflict.

• 車くるまが近ちかづいてきたので、彼かれは慌あわてて身みを引ひいた。

  He quickly pulled back as a car approached.